Recording interface for ASUS netbook?

[gavink]

Sept 7, 2009, 2:43am, fullbirdmusic wrote:Yeah, the first one will probably work better - more monitoring options; which is important with your minimal setup. It's easy to describe what you want to do on a computer but sometimes proves a bit more difficult. Let's review:1. Audacity on your computer harddrive2. M-Audio USB interface3. Monitor through the interface - most efficientThere should be software and drivers for your interface that allow you to customize your monitoring options. That sounds like a winner to me! Thanks. so you think my netbook will be able to run with the M-audio FastTrackPro USB? the MobilePre would need less in regards to processor and RAM.The FastTrack Pro requires at least 500MHz and 256MB RAMI only have 900MHz and 2GB of RAM

[fullbirdmusic]

Well, there are tradeoffs between the 2:The FastTrack Pro has more input and monitoring options, but at a higher CPU cost.The other has only a 1/8" headphone input and has fewer I/O options at a lower CPU cost.If it were ME and MY computer, I would probably take the small risk and get the Pro model. Since, if you're running Audacity, you won't be running CPU-intensive VSTs or other effects, it should be fine. That's assuming all other things are equal and the machine isn't infested with spyware, viruses, or anything else bogging it down. I would go with the pro model. That way, when you're ready to upgrade the computer, you won't be inclined to upgrade your interface, because you will already have a pro-level piece.

[gavink]

Sept 7, 2009, 3:09am, fullbirdmusic wrote:Well, there are tradeoffs between the 2:The FastTrack Pro has more input and monitoring options, but at a higher CPU cost.The other has only a 1/8" headphone input and has fewer I/O options at a lower CPU cost.If it were ME and MY computer, I would probably take the small risk and get the Pro model. Since, if you're running Audacity, you won't be running CPU-intensive VSTs or other effects, it should be fine. That's assuming all other things are equal and the machine isn't infested with spyware, viruses, or anything else bogging it down. I would go with the pro model. That way, when you're ready to upgrade the computer, you won't be inclined to upgrade your interface, because you will already have a pro-level piece. Thanks. yeah that makes sense. I was able to strip XP down so its faster. that might help.

[gavink]

the FastTrackPro min requirement is an DirectX 9.0c. whats that? I don't know if I have that.

[fullbirdmusic]

DirectX is used by Microsoft for multimedia drivers. Check it out here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta ... aylang=enI think you can D/L it there as well.

[gavink]

Sept 7, 2009, 4:21am, fullbirdmusic wrote:DirectX is used by Microsoft for multimedia drivers. Check it out here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta ... aylang=enI think you can D/L it there as well.oh cool thanks.I've asked m-audio if FastTrackPro will work with 900MHz processor on a netbook. Just to be on the safe side.

[fullbirdmusic]

Sept 7, 2009, 4:24am, gavink wrote:Sept 7, 2009, 4:21am, fullbirdmusic wrote:DirectX is used by Microsoft for multimedia drivers. Check it out here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta ... aylang=enI think you can D/L it there as well.oh cool thanks.I've asked m-audio if FastTrackPro will work with 900MHz processor on a netbook. Just to be on the safe side.Very good idea! Good luck

[gavink]

Sept 7, 2009, 4:44am, fullbirdmusic wrote:Sept 7, 2009, 4:24am, gavink wrote:oh cool thanks.I've asked m-audio if FastTrackPro will work with 900MHz processor on a netbook. Just to be on the safe side.Very good idea! Good luck Thanks!

[mojobone]

I think you're gonna want to download Reaper; you'll want to have the option to sweeten a track or two at a time with VST effects. You probably won't have enough horsepower for fancy convolution reverbs, but a little chorus and echo can go a long way, and some kind of compression/EQ is essential.

[orest]

If you need a CD/DVD drive, buy an external device and run it for installation purposes and than disconnect it. Hope you will get everything to work satisfying.